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Philippine, US military drills to facilitate closer relations with Japan

Philippines says US access to bases limited by land issues

MANILA — Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday there has only been ‘marginal’ use of Philippine bases accessible to the U.S. military due to land issues. Tr...

Philippines, US to build industrial hub for supply-chain security

MANILA — The United States and the Philippines will establish a 4,000-acre (1,620 hectares) industrial hub in the Luzon Economic Corridor under the Pax Silica framework, the U.S. S...

US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone ‘sooner rather than later’, US official says

SINGAPORE — The United States is expected to reach a deal on the long-term framework for an economic security zone with the Philippines “sooner rather than later”, a senior U.S. of...

Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security

The Philippines becomes the 13th country to join Pax Silica, a program seeking to safeguard the full technology supply chain, including critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, c...

US-Philippines ties enter ‘more mature’ phase with planned fuel depot

The United States is planning a fuel depot in the southern Philippines to support humanitarian and maritime security missions for its long-time ally in Asia, as part of a growing n...

US, Philippines on Cusp of Deal on Economic Security Zone, US Official Says

Undersecretary of State Jacob Helberg's comment came days after Philippine officials shot down a U.S. proposal that the 1,260-hectare zone be placed under U.S. jurisdiction.

US Pax Silica hub plan hits Philippine sovereignty wall: ‘no special arrangement’

A US plan to build an “AI-native” industrial hub in the Philippines has highlighted the political sensitivities around Washington’s push to secure critical technology supply chains...

Vietnam and the Philippines: Strategic partners in a changing region

Vietnam and the Philippines are celebrating five decades of diplomatic relations this year. It began on July 12, 1976, after a visit to Manila of then-Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Min...

How the Philippines became Japan’s closest security partner in Southeast Asia

The Philippines has emerged as the clearest example of what observers say is Japan’s shift towards a more active defence role abroad, with both countries deepening their military c...

How Philippines and Japan future-proofed ties amid China tensions, US wavering

The upgrading of a comprehensive strategic partnership between the Philippines and Japan underscores how the allies are future-proofing their ties amid growing uncertainty in the I...

PH, US discuss cybersecurity, AI cooperation

  MANILA, Philippines — Philippine and United States officials discussed cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and defense-related technology cooperation on Friday, as Manila push...

The Philippine’s Strategic Dilemma in the Shadow of Middle East Conflict

The Iran war is not merely an economic shock for the Philippines, it is a strategic stress test of the Marcos Jr. administration’s pro-U.S. alignment. 

The Philippines in 2026: Between Alliance Commitment and Strategic Hedging

Despite holding fast to its alliance with the United States, several recent developments suggest that Manila has not forgotten how to hedge.

Philippines plays increasingly central role in U.S. Pacific policy

Troops from Hawaii-based military units have been in the Philippines for a marathon series of training exercises since April as U.S. forces refine their Pacific strategy and test o...

Philippines President Marcos to make state visit to Japan

The two nations have been strengthening military ties in recent years, with Tokyo supplying Manila with coast guard ships and radar systems.

US, Japan missile drills put Philippines in China’s line of fire

As US and Japanese missiles roar across Philippine skies, the Southeast Asian nation is becoming a forward-deployed missile hub in the intensifying US-China rivalry in the Pacific....

Can a US-governed ‘Pax Silica’ hub turn Philippines into a chip powerhouse?

The United States is planning to build an “economic security zone” in the Philippines to counter China’s dominance in critical technologies. The 4,000-acre (1,619-hectare) hi-tech...

Japan and Philippines elevate ties amid China security concerns

Philippines plays increasingly central role in U.S. Pacific policy

Troops from Hawaii-based military units have been in the Philippines for a marathon series of training exercises since April as U.S. forces refine their Pacific strategy and test o...

Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said they would begin formal negotiations on a key intelligence-sharing pact.

The Philippines Joins Washington’s Pax Silica

It's clear what the United States is getting out of its new critical minerals initiative, but less obvious how Manila stands to gain from it.

A new era in Korea-Philippine relations

As the world experiences increasing conflicts in some continents like those in the Americas (the US vs. Venezuela or Cuba), the Middle East (US and Israel vs. Iran), or Europe (Rus...

Philippines shifts defence strategy with Japan, eyes wider security focus

The recently concluded Balikatan joint drills have marked a shift in the Philippines’ defence strategy alongside Japan, with Tokyo offering the transfer of warships to its Southeas...